A migrant is someone who moves to a new country for new opportunities, such as work and education, or to be nearer to their family. A migrant may also move to a new country for opportunities for their children. They may also move for better climates or scenery. Basically, a migrant is someone who moves to a new country because they want to do so, for whatever variety of reasons.
On the other hand, a refugee is someone who is fleeing to a new country to escape a war, conflict, or persecution in their old country. A refugee is forced to leave their country due to violence; essentially, they cannot stay in their home country for fear for their lives. Refugees often come to a new country desperately needing help or aid.
While many people do not recognize the differences between migrants and refugees, they are very different. Migrants generally move because they want to, refugees flee because they have to.
Lindy Williams
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